Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

actions speak louder than words

/ˈæk.ʃənz spik ˈlaʊ̯d.əɹ ˌðæn wɜɹdz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.74 in modern English

Syllables: ac-tion speak loud-er than words
IPA: /ˈæk.ʃənz spik ˈlaʊ̯d.əɹ ˌðæn wɜɹdz/

43

Scrabble Score

27

Letters

3

Syllables

16

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.

proverb

An individual's actions indicate their true sentiments more reliably than their claims do.

Example Sentences

""The Government says accessibility is a priority, but actions speak louder than words," he said."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæk.ʃənz spik ˈlaʊ̯d.əɹ ˌðæn wɜɹdz/
British English: /ˈak.ʃənz spiːk ˈlaʊ̯d.ə ˌðan wɜːdz/

Phrases

by their fruits you will know them facts speak louder than words money talks, bullshit walks suit the action to the word talk is cheap talk the talk

Frequently Paired Words

by their fruits you will know them facts speak louder than words money talks, bullshit walks suit the action to the word talk is cheap talk the talk

Antonyms

the pen is mightier than the sword

Questions

How do you pronounce actions speak louder than words?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæk.ʃənz spik ˈlaʊ̯d.əɹ ˌðæn wɜɹdz/.
What does actions speak louder than words mean?: It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.

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